The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Elm Mott, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$1.06 million

Cost of Crime™ for Elm Mott, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $1,036 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Elm Mott in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Elm Mott, TX Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Elm Mott ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of cities but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to Elm Mott's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Elm Mott is 18.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Elm Mott Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Elm Mott varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 43 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 62 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Elm Mott, TX see the most incidents - about 14 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Elm Mott, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Elm Mott for 2025 is $1,057,370. This translates to approximately $352 per resident and $1,036 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Elm Mott. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Elm Mott Compared to Other Cities?

Elm Mott, TX:	$352
Mesquite, TX:	$1155
Timberwood Park, TX:	$173
Texas:	$555
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Elm Mott is $352 per year, which is $112 less than the national average and $203 less than Texas's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Elm Mott:

In Mesquite, TX, crime costs $1,155 per person, which is $803 more than in Elm Mott.
In Timberwood Park, TX, crime costs $173 per person, which is $180 less than in Elm Mott

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Elm Mott for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Elm Mott	Cost per Elm Mott Resident
Murder	$328,408	$109
Rape/Sexual Assault	$222,495	$74
Robbery	$37,142	$12
Assault	$119,806	$40
Kidnapping	$29,205	$10
Vehicle Theft	$24,953	$8
Burglary	$67,152	$22
Theft	$93,157	$31
Arson	$7,435	$2
Vandalism	$41,709	$14
Animal Cruelty	$2,873	$1
Drug Crimes	$80,258	$27
Identity Theft	$2,776	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$1,057,370	$352

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Elm Mott, TX

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Elm Mott totals $3,291,658 ($1,097 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,349,028 ($1,450 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Elm Mott crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the south part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Elm Mott has 1, have the same problem. Of Elm Mott’s 3,000 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Elm Mott Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Elm Mott residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.391
Robbery	0.3936
Rape	1.223
Murder	0.0583
Total Violent Crime	3.066 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.996
Vehicle Theft	0.5371
Burglary	2.468
Arson	0.1026
Total Property Crime	9.103 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1606
Drug Crimes	3.617
Vandalism	1.946
Identity Theft	0.1196
Animal Cruelty	0.1295
Total "Other" Rate	5.972 (B)

Individual Elm Mott Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Elm Mott is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Elm Mott.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ross, TX	B	B-	A-
Lacy-Lakeview, TX	D+	D-	C-
Leroy, TX	A-	B+	A-
Bellmead, TX	D	D-	D
Tours, TX	C+	C+	C+
Wiggins, TX	B	B-	B+
West, TX	C	C	C
Axtell, TX	B-	C-	B
Gholson, TX	C	C+	D+
Waco, TX	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Elm Mott is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Elmira, MI	B	C-	C-
Goreville, IL	B	B+	B+
Goochland, VA	C+	B-	B-
Gillette, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Fort Ann, NY	A-	B+	B+
Mattapoisett, MA	A+	B+	B+
Flomaton, AL	C	C	C
Farris, MN	D-	D	D
Fairport Harbor, OH	D	C-	C-
Enigma, GA	A-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Elm Mott is safer than the Texas state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Elm Mott, TX average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Elm Mott schools on SchoolGrade

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